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aggravating

adjective C1
  1. That makes something worse. · aggravating circumstances
  2. Annoying. (informal)
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There is nothing more aggravating than a man who won’t talk back--unless it is a woman who won’t.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 46 · C1
Marilla looked back once as the buggy bounced along and saw that aggravating Matthew leaning over the gate, looking wistfully after them.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 46 · C1
You are the most aggravating child!”
Anne of Green Gables, p. 80 · C1
I’ve never been to an Exhibition, and it’s so aggravating to hear the other girls talking about their trips.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 232 · C1

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